grade 8 Geography

Which continent do we live on?

• North America
• South America
• Europe 
• Asia 

Which continents are completely surrounded by water?

• South America and North America
• Africa and Asia
• Europe and Asia
• Australia and Antarctica

How would you describe Europe's location in relation to Asia

• Europe is located east of Aisa.
• Europe is located west of Asia.
• Europe is located south of Asia.
• Europe is located north of Asia

Which example best describe absolute location.

• Evans school is close to PSA
• My house next to the LA Zoo
• I live next to Walmart
• Australia is 23.5° S and 135° E

Which example best describe relative location.

• Evans school is located at 6998
• My house is 30° N and 10° E
• I live next to Walmart
• Australia is 23.5° S and 135° E

Using the population map, which statement is most accurate.

• Most people live in North America
• Australia has a larger population than Europe
• Larger populations are near water
• South America has the largest population

Building houses, building roads, and cutting down trees best describes which of the 5 Themes of Geography.

• Human Environment Interaction
• Place
• Movement
• Location

Jim and his family moved to Mexico for a great job opportunity.  This would be a description of...

• Place
• Location
• Movement
• Human Environment Interaction

Which continent is a country as well as a continent?

• Asia
• Europe
• Antarctica
• Australia

Define peninsula

• A piece of land that is bordered by water on all sides.
• an area that is higher than surrounding land
• low land between two mountains
• piece of land that is bordered on three sides but is connected to the mainland.